(Claw of Baryonyx walkeri) Baryonyx means 'heavy claw'. Unusually for a carnivorous dinosaur we know it ate fish as scientists have found fish scales and teeth with its fossil where its stomach would have been.

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Must see! Our plastinated camel from the Animal Inside Out exhibition on display in the Central Hall...

For information on all our galleries and latest exhibitions, where to eat and drink, Visit us will help you plan a great day out.

Entry is free

(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)

Opening times
Open every day10.00 - 17.50
Last admission17.30

The Museum is open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but closed 24 - 26 December.

The Museum's step-free entrance is on Exhibition Road.

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Visiting Tring? Find out the opening times at the Natural History Museum at Tring here.

For your security, most areas of the Museum are protected by CCTV.

On entry to the Museum your bags and other personal items will be inspected. We advise you not to bring any sharp objects such as metal knives, forks, scissors, etc. to the Museum, as they may be confiscated.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

What's on
What's on

From the latest gallery highlights, daily activities and films to special exhibitions and events, find out what’s on for visitors.

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Getting here

There are many ways to reach us. By tube, bus, bicycle, car or on foot.

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Booking

Find out about booking information for our events and exhibitions.

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Access guide

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors.

Central hall facing Diplodocus skeleton.
Galleries

Choose from over 30 permanent galleries to explore, including our famous Dinosaurs.

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Parents' survival guide

Bringing the kids? From special activities to bags and pushchairs, here's your essential guide.

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Explore the galleries

What's on

Big Nature Day
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  • Animal Inside Out
    Animal Inside Out

    Go on an anatomical safari of the natural world and see how animal bodies look and work when the flesh is stripped away.
    06 Apr 2012 - 16 Sep 2012

  • Scott's Last Expedition exhibition
    Scott's Last Expedition exhibition

    Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
    20 Jan 2012 - 02 Sep 2012

  • Nature on Canvas: Botanical Beauty
    Nature on Canvas: Botanical Beauty

    Learn how to capture the beauty of nature on canvas at our new series of evening art classes.
    31 May 2012, 19:00

Find out what's on

May highlights

Lates with MasterCard

Want a great Friday night out? The Museum and our special exhibitions stay open late on the last Friday of every month.

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Wildlife Garden

Explore nature in the heart of the city in our beautiful Wildlife Garden, and enjoy monthly free family events.

Spirit Collection Tours
Spirit Collection Tours

Discover some of the millions of specimens the Museum looks after with a guided tour of the Zoology spirit building.

Find out what's coming soon
Scott's Last Expedition
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